Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 14, 2011

LOT 87

IWC - REF. 3548 - COUSTEAU - AQUATIMER International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Aquatimer - Cousteau Divers," No. 1449/1953, case No. 3111112, Ref. 3548. Made in a limited edition of 1953 pieces in 2004 to commemorate Cousteau?s first Red Sea expedition. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with date, blue rubber strap and stainless steel IWC buckle. Accompanied by an IWC box. To be sold without reserve

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 1,500 - 2,300 / EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: USD 4,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, the crown at 4 rotates the 60-minute disc, back engraved with ?Alcyone? insignia, graduated inner unidirectional rotating disc with luminous orange 15-minute indicator, sapphire crystal. D. Midnight blue with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date, outer seconds/minute divisions. Luminous white hour and orange minute baton hands, orange-tipped seconds hand. M. Cal. C. 30110, rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original